excuse Synonyms - page 2

apologia let off the hook irresponsibleness fig leaf cover-up locus classicus beg off to vindicate why stalking-horse subterfuge unhold unloose rationalisation offcome vindication warrant unguilt warranted warranting whitewash defensiveness account discharge disculpate disculpation disemboguement dispensing dispense disregard entreating evasion absolution excusing excuseless excuser deodorize defense acquittal acquittance advocation amnesty apologetics apologizing apologies basis befalling cause condonation defence